We report a case of NIHF related to the combination of Mediterranean-type G6PD deficiency and CDA. The family permission was obtained in order to publish this case. A female neonate was born at 34+3 ...

While Ghana mourns the loss of renowned gospel musician KODA, details about the condition that reportedly led to his death have surfaced. KODA was battling with a condition called G6PD deficiency.

What is Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase Deficiency? Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency is a genetic disorder caused due to a defect in an enzyme called glucose-6-phosphate ...

A case-control study in two populations in Mali, West Africa has shown that glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency is associated with significant protection against severe, ...

A: G6PD deficiency is a very common inherited condition, affecting over 400 million people worldwide. It is more prevalent in those of African, Asian or Mediterranean decent; this could be because ...

Mitophagy is a selective form of autophagy via which the damaged mitochondria are cleared via the autophagy-lysosome pathway. Mitophagy is an essential part of mitochondrial quality control and plays ...

Adam Alhajji always adored eating the chickpea-laden dip, hummus. That was until he was diagnosed with a more rare form of G6PD or favism, and told he could never eat dishes containing legumes again.

Q: Which doctor should I consult to rule out G6PD deficiency? A: If you have sudden unexplained episodes of anemia, jaundice and passing dark colored urine, consult a general physician or internal ...

A woman eagerly awaiting the sound of her baby’s heartbeat was met with the news she had quietly feared, in a moment that has since drawn 1.4 million views on TikTok. Last month, 35-year-old Nika Diwa ...